Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-27
Elmer Dawson,
DIR. J. T. Walker.
Mrs. Lindeman, Eastern, Kansas,
a. G.. Fair.

course" at the supper table, and, if
1.-THE best dog don't always win" the
most hungry man made the most
points" at the supper table. j. w.
Brown proved himself the champion
| ''slipper" when it came to getting away
with the oysters. However, we will
Judge not, lest we be judged"
Mayor Buckland called the meeting
to order and offered the following
tOasts:
The American Coursing Club and its
Future: Col. Taylor responded in an
interesting manner. reciting the origin
of cOursing and have hunting, and
depicting the advantages of the Chey-
enne bottoms as coursing ground.
He predicted that the American Cours-
ing Club would eventually prove to be
the greatest sporting attraction of the
western continent.
The Great Bend Coursing Grounds:
Responded to by Mr.. Pagein in few
short and concise remarks.
The Sporting Press: Responded to be
Mr.. E. Hough of the Forest and Streunl.
Coursing as an Amusement: Re-
spOnded to by Frank X. Doan, who
said he was hard working business
man, but would always find time to
give some attention to the club, and to
the ladies.
Judge not, that ye be not judged:
Response by Col. Lowe, whose expe-
rieDce as Judge of the coursing enabled
him to speak entertainingly on the sub
ject.
Does the best dog always win? he
sponse by DR.. Royce in his usual rapid
and convincing style.
The state of Kansas: Respose by
c. p. Townsley, who, being solid
Kansas man, and newspaper man,
did the subject fnll justice.
The Ladies: Responded to by d. n.
Heizer, who paid glowing tribute to
our mothers our wives and our daught-
ers who have hung to us throug thick
| and thin. A. c. Fair was also called
! upon TO say what he knew about
ladies and dogs, He never had much
love for dogs, but as to the ladies, well
he did have wonderful love for good,
old ladies.
w. w. Carney had word to say for
his rabbits.
Mr.. Bartels, of Denver, made few
interesting remarks on the success of
this falls meeting.
a vote of thanks was extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. Carney for courtesies
shown the club.
Col. Taylor offered the thanks of the
visiting gentlemen and ladies for the
entertainment furnished by Great
Bend, and was assured by Mayor Buck
land, on behalf of the city, that thanks
were due the gentlemen from abroad.
The evenings entertainment will
long be remembered by all present.
SATURDAYS RACES.
First in the slips Saturday morning
were Meta and Pauline. Not a very
early start was made, but some hand
some races were had.OMeta and Pau
line were put in slip Friday evening,
but they appeared to be in bad spirits
and the course was not run that even
ing. After a fine run, however, Meta
carried off the hOnOrs and ran again
later in the day.
Second course was between Catchem
and Full of Fun. These dogs were
given two runs before the judges could
decide on the winner, Catchem carry
ing off the honors.
Third course ran by Plus and Tippe-
canoe. won by Plus after splendid
run.
Fourth course-Clara vs.. Rowdy, Won
by Rowdy.
Fifth eOurse-Bell p. and Fink,
both favOrite dogs. They mede a fine
run and Bell p. won the race.
Sixth course-Meta and Rich and
Rare, in which Meta again came off
winner.
ROwdy VS.. Clara ran a by, Clara
making the points and winning place
in tO-day's races.
MONDAYS 0IANEUyERs.
This morning the sudden cold snap
rather cooled the order of the sports
men, but after waiting for the wealth
to moderate the field was taken about
10 O'Clock and two. courses run for
the puppy stakes.
The first was between Plus and Full
of Fun, Full of Fun winning the
coursing.
The second course was between Full
of Fun and ROwdy, in which Rowdy